Bloom’s Day commemorates James Joyce’s epic novel, Ulysses* and the exploits of the main character, Leopold Bloom. It is celebrated worldwide on June 16, the anniversary Bloom’s journey through Dublin on that day in 1904.

While it originated in Dublin, New York City is among many cities around the world that be holding Bloomsday observances. Literary New Yorkers have several options in celebrating the 113th anniversary of Bloom’s Day.

Here are the best ways to commemorate Bloom’s Day in NYC:

Tuesday, June 13, 2017Irish American Bar Association – NY presents…
Eighth Annual Bloomsday Celebration
and John Quinn Memorial Address
honoring James Joyce, his epic novel Ulysses, and its contribution to U.S. First Amendment Jurisprudence.
keynote speaker: David McCraw, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for the New York Times
Featuring reception with open bar and passed hor d’ouevres, live traditional Irish music, and readings from Ulysses.
$40 members, $50 non-members [tickets]
6:30pm – 9:30pm
at:Federal Hall
26 Wall St.
New York, NY

The 36th annual tribute to the life, language, and love of Jame Joyce’s timeless prose with wonderful actors and avid Joyceans. This year’s event features a breathtaking whirlwind tour of all 18 chapters, hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon; Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds) as Molly Bloom; and an exploration of the court battles and impassioned efforts to save or condemn Joyce’s contentious book, hosted by author Kevin Birmingham (The Most Dangerous Book: The Battle for James Joyce’s Ulysses).

Friday, June 16, 2017The NY Irish Center presents…
4th Annual Bloomsday Trail
To celebrate James Joyce’s masterpiece “Ulysses”, June 16th is named after Joyce’s protagonist Leopold Bloom. “Bloomsday” is celebrated all over the world.